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DKNY Fall 2011 Ad Campaign Photos




For the DKNY Fall 2011 ad campaign, models Izabel Goulart, Anne V and Aline Weber were photographed on the streets of New York City by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin, with styling by Melanie Ward. The inspiration is always New York, but Fall 2011 brings a fresh perspective with an emphasis on the architecture and "looking at the city in a new way, with more individuality and more personality." DKNY ad campaigns often look the same to me season after season but what's to change? If it ain't broke...

Lunch Hour Shopping: Foley and Corinna Handbags at Gilt Groupe




I've been lusting after a Foley + Corinna handbag for what seems like years. There's something so classic yet modern and fresh about their signature City Tote (probably why so many brands have copied them, too). At their Holiday 2010 preview in New York City, I had the chance to really see all their bags up close and personal, and it was heaven. Yet somehow I always seem to miss the opportunity to purchase one of these luxe bags for less during those rare flash sales on sites like Gilt. But today, I'm ready to strike! My only dilemma will be deciding which color to get. I'm torn between the gray, brown or red. Suggestions?

P.S. Get to the sale the second it begins at 12 noon ET, these bags always sell out super fast. Other sales starting at noon include Tibi, Gorjana jewelry, Cosabella and more.

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Foley + Corinna Handbag Sale at Gilt Groupe

Win Cool Stuff: Free Pair of Jeans from SkinnyJeans Denim

UPDATE: And the winner is… #27 elizabeth s. ! Congrats to our winner and thanks to everyone who entered.


Please note: This giveaway has ended and is now closed to further entries.

This week's giveaway comes courtesy of SkinnyJeans, the original "skinny jeans" that make you look thinner! Cut, sewn and washed in Los Angeles, these made-in-the-U.S.A jeans come in dozens of cool colors and range in price from $149 - $225.